Definition

A substance that has a known concentration and is used to determine the concentration of another substance in a chemical reaction.

Example

In the experiment, the chemist carefully added the titrant to the solution until the reaction was complete.

Conversation

Hey, do you remember what a titrant is from our chemistry class?

Of course! It's that solution we use to determine the concentration of another solution.

Right! I always found it fascinating how precise a titrant has to be for accurate results.

Yeah, it really makes a difference in getting the right measurements.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Titrant → It is derived from the French word 'titrant', which comes from 'titrer' (meaning to determine the concentration of a solution). The word 'titrant' refers to a substance used in titration to determine the concentration of another substance in a solution.

Memory Tip

Think of a substance that helps 'determine' ('titrer') the concentration of another solution — that's what a titrant does.

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